Cyber Security of Power System Control Systems | Research Capability & Technology Portfolio

The widespread adoption of components with communication capabilities and internet-connectivity in power systems have increased the vulnerability of those power systems to damaging and potentially dangerous cyber-attacks. New methods are urgently required to rapidly and accurately detect attacks and protect control systems.

Competitive advantage

Advanced, detailed modelling of the dynamics of power systems across the essential timescales required
Expertise in the application of nonlinear systems theory for the detection of attacks on power system control systems
An experienced interdisciplinary research team with a significant collaborative track record in the fusion of electrical power engineering and advanced control techniques
Broad applicability to conventional central grids as well as grid-connected and islanded microgrids

Impact

A control theory approach to assessing cyber security threats reduces uncertainty

Capabilities and facilities

State-of-the-art real-time digital simulation facilities for hardware-in-the-loop testing of power-related communication equipment
State-of-the-art high-voltage and microgrid facilities for experimental verification
Dedicated communications laboratories

Our partners

Network operators
Equipment manufacturers